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Hello,

New here and need some advice.

Have been fly fishing for years, but now have moved back to MI and have many nearby opportunities to fish for walleye, Brown trout, small mouth bass, etc.

I would like to buy a spinning rod and reel set-up, but $$ is sparse, so need to keep it moderate. I'll still fly fish, but want to try local lakes as well with a spinning rig.

I have some birthday gift cards at Cabela's, so would like to buy there.

Are any of their brand reels decent, or what other brand/model reels are good value? Let's say all within a $80 - $100 budget.

Thanks for the help....
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I would take a look at the Wavespin reel by Doug Hannon. I have 2 of them and they hold up really well. Great for what you want to use it for. They have a great drag system. I fish for pike alot and these reels get put to the test often and they are holding up well. Cabela's sells these reels so go check them out
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Shimano® Spirex® Rear Drag Spinning Reel SR4000RG

rated for 10 pound test line, you will want to use heavier leaders for walleye, Unless you run in to one of our woppers 10 pound is usualy enough to handle most of the walleye you find in the inland lakes.

Regular Price: $59.99



[ul][li]Quick Fire II trigger system [li]Propulsion Line Management System [li]Power Roller III and S-Arm Cam [li]Easy-to-access, dependable, smooth rear drag [/li][/ul]
The Spirex blasts one-handed casts with the Quick® Fire II trigger system. The Propulsion® Line Management System keeps your line smooth thanks to the spool lip, Power Roller® III and S-Arm Cam. Anti-reverse roller bearing eliminates backplay. A Varispeed® oval oscillation gear delivers consistent spool speed and even line lay. Lightweight graphite frame, sideplate and rotor. Cold-forged aluminum spool. Easy-to-access, dependable, smooth rear drag.

Cabela's is in Dundee, quite a drive for most of the state, you may want to call to reserve one before driving down there.

I have an earlier modle of the same reel, it has held up well for me over the last 20 years.
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